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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.26, 189.12 and 100.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.26, 189.12 and 100.42 is: 150.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.26 : 189.12 = 100.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.26/189.12 = 100.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.26x = 189.12 × 100.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.26x = 18,991.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,991.43/126.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.42

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